Wildfire smoke hasn’t tainted this year’s grape harvest – yet
Washington wine lovers will be pleased to know that the wildfire smoke inundating the skies and reducing air quality over much of the state hasn’t ruined the grapes from this year’s impending harvest....
View ArticleWashington’s agricultural industry weighs in on second round of NAFTA reworks
As the second round of discussions regarding changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) wrap up this week, U.S. and Washington representatives from the agricultural sector are voicing...
View ArticleForest management of Suncadia resort pays dividends during Jolly Mountain Fire
The Jolly Mountain Fire near Roslyn and Cle Elum is one of many ongoing wildfires ravaging central and eastern Washington. So far, the lightning-caused fire has burned over 23,000 acres, prompting...
View ArticleWWU study highlights economic benefits of agribusiness in Whatcom County
As a recent Western Washington University (WWU) study highlights the benefits of agriculture to Whatcom County businesses, one of the study’s authors as well as farmer advocates say they hope the...
View ArticleNorthwest dairy shares its unique stake in NAFTA
As the U.S., Canada and Mexico prepare to enter the third round of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) discussions at the end of this month, the Northwest American dairy industry is...
View ArticleDNR releases 20-year forest health plan
If Washingtonians think wildfires are bad now, things could get even worse for future generations. According to predictions, the Pacific Northwest could lose four times as many acres to wildfires by...
View ArticleWashington wheat growers weigh in on NAFTA, South Korean trade agreement
As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations continue, the Washington wheat industry is sharing its concerns and hopes for a revamped contract. The sector is echoing the concerns from...
View ArticleWashington tourism agencies prepare for the winter decline
As the winter months approach, Washington tourism agencies are implementing different campaigns and marketing strategies to keep travelers coming to visit state attractions. Strategies include special...
View ArticleWashington apple growers may regain Indonesia trade access
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer this month reaffirmed that Indonesian import licensing regulations for horticultural and animal products violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules...
View ArticleNearly half a billion spent fighting Washington wildfires since 2010
Between 2010-2016, the State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Office of the State Fire Marshall spent nearly half a billion responding to 11,000 fire incidents and 93 mobilizations in 20...
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